BookClub- The Love Dare by Alex and Stephen Kendrick Day 26

Dear BookClub reader, welcome to day 26 of this book 'THE LOVE DARE'. The Love Dare is a non-fiction marriage-related book written by Alex and Stephen Kendrick. It is a 40-day Christian devotional designed to strengthen marriages. Click to view day 1, 2, 3 ,4 , 5 , 6, 7 ,  8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ,12 , 13,14, 15,16, 17 18 19, 20 21 22 23 24 25

For this book reading, each day will contain three very important element;

First, a unique aspect of love will be discussed.

Second, you will be given a specific dare to do for your spouse.

Last, you will need a journal to log what you are learning and doing and how your spouse is responding by answering the 'question of the day'. These note will record your progress and should become priceless to you in the future.

The entire book will not be published but every chapter will be previewed and I strongly recommend that you get a hard copy for future references.

Ensure that you do not miss any part of this book reading. Enjoy!

DAY 26: Love is responsible

When you judge another, you condemn yourself, since you, the judge, do the same things.
—Romans 2:1 HCSB

Today will be hard. But as you seek God's strength and wisdom, you will be able to get through it. This day could be a milestone in your marriage if you allow it to be. So resolve to focus on what the Lord may be saying to you, and purpose to follow His leading.

Today is about personal responsibility. It's something we all agree others should have, but we struggle to maintain it ourselves. We are so quick to justify our motives. So quick to deflect criticism. We tend to believe that our views are correct, or at least much more correct than our mate's. So quick to find fault- especially with our spouse, who is always the easiest one to blame.

But love doesn't pass the blame easily or justify selfish motives. Love is not nearly as concerned with its own performance as with others' needs. Love keeps working to make a difference- in you and in your marriage.

Love is responsible and is willing to admit and correct its fault and errors up front. Are you taking responsibility for this person you chose for yourself as the love of your life? Love calls us to take responsibility for our partner in marriage. To love them. To honor them. To cherish them.

Admitting your mistakes is your responsibility. If they have wronged you, leave that for them to deal with at another time.

TODAY’S DARE

Take time to pray through your areas of wrongdoing. Ask for God’s forgiveness, then humble yourself enough to admit them to your spouse. Do it sincerely and truthfully. Ask your spouse for forgiveness as well. No matter how they respond, make sure you cover your responsibility in love. Even if they respond with criticism, accept it by receiving it as counsel.

 

QUESTION OF THE DAY
What does your mate need to see in order to believe that your confession was more than just words?

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